Darlene M. Drake's Obituary
Darlene M. Drake “Gabby”, age 78, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1946, in Muskegon, MI., to William and Clara (Rewalt) Drake. She enjoyed spending time with her family, she was an active member of her Church, she enjoyed time with friends and close neighbors and was a true once in a lifetime Race Fan who will continue to be honored by Race Teams around the Racetrack. Darlene is survived by her brother: Harvey (Sharon) Shriver; her sons: Jim Lange and Daniel (Andrea) Lange; grandchildren: James (Jeanna) Lange, Jeramy (Jessica) Lange, Danny (Kristen) Parker, Stephanie (Shamblin) Letterman, Joshua Cook, Heather LaTendresse, Kendra (Chad) Tackett, Kyle Lange and Clancy Kelly; great grandchildren: Alyssa (Kody) Lange, Chelsea Lange, Hunter Lange, Maici Lange, Malia Lange, Jaida Parker, Noah Parker, Raleigh Tackett, River Tackett and Ashland Lange; great great grandchildren: Paisley Jean Edmonds. She is preceded in death by her parents; William and Clara (Rewalt) Drake; siblings: Bernie Shriver, Bill Shriver, Meredith Muggs Shriver, Joyce Broughton, Phyllis Bean, and grandchild: Josh Lange. VISITATON will be located at Grace Bible Church 3053 Evanston Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM with the FUNERAL SERVICE taking place at 11:00 AM. There will be a luncheon to follow where friends and family are encouraged to remember and share memories. In Lieu of Flowers per Darlene special request please consider bringing an unwrap toy to the funeral to donate to a children’s charity. Arrangements through the Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI., 49444. To share special memories with the family, please visit www.sytsemafh.com
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